Cigarette Smoking Among Adolescents in Punjab, India
Author Information
Author(s): Siziya Seter, Muula Adamson S, Rudatsikira Emmanuel
Primary Institution: Department of Community Medicine, University of Zambia, School of Medicine
Hypothesis
What factors are associated with current cigarette smoking among school-going adolescents in Punjab, India?
Conclusion
The study found that peer smoking and perceptions about attractiveness are associated with adolescent smoking behaviors.
Supporting Evidence
- 3.3% of adolescents surveyed were current cigarette smokers.
- Boys were more likely to smoke than girls.
- Adolescents who received pocket money were more likely to smoke.
- Peer smoking was positively associated with adolescent smoking.
- Perceptions of attractiveness related to smoking influenced smoking behavior.
Takeaway
This study looked at why some kids in Punjab smoke cigarettes. It found that having friends who smoke and thinking that smoking makes you look cool can make kids more likely to smoke.
Methodology
The study used data from the Global Youth Tobacco Survey conducted in 2003, analyzing responses from adolescents using weighted logistic regression.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reporting and lack of verification through biomarkers.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may be subject to recall bias and did not include out-of-school adolescents.
Participant Demographics
58.9% of participants were male, with ages ranging from 13 to 15 years.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI for various odds ratios reported in the study.
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